Craftsman Brown 2835 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #AE9278, LRV 31 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Nomadic from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AE9278 · 2835
Craftsman Brown
31%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Craftsman Brown Technical Profile
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Craftsman Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Craftsman Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsCraftsman Brown
Nearly identical
BehrNomadic
Nomadic
Behr
Nearly identical
Sandy Cove
PPG
Nearly identical
Saddle Up
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Oakbluff
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Country Dweller
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Changing Seasons
Valspar
Nearly identical
Country Dweller
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tiramisu
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Coffee Cake
Kilz
Very similar
Dead Salmon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Craftsman Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Craftsman Brown
#AE9278
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Craftsman Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Craftsman Brown Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Craftsman Brown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Craftsman Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Craftsman Brown have?
Craftsman Brown by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Craftsman Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Craftsman Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Craftsman Brown are Nomadic by Behr (a near-identical match), Sandy Cove by PPG (a near-identical match), Soft Chamois by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Craftsman Brown's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Craftsman Brown?
Craftsman Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Craftsman Brown's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.